Immigration Legal Assistant: Case & Office Support

Illinois Legal Aid Online; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascend Justice is seeking a part-time administrative support staff in Chicago to assist attorneys with legal and clerical tasks. The role involves scheduling, document handling, client communication, and coordination with interpreters and translators.

The position features a hybrid work schedule (in-office and work-from-home) with on-site requirements five days a week and regular front-desk coverage. Candidates should have strong communication skills, data-entry proficiency, and trauma-informed

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2+ years office/legal assistant experience.
• Proficiency in Office 365 and Google Workspace.
• Willingness to complete 40-hour Domestic Violence training.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys (copying, mailing, scanning).
• Communicate with clients to schedule meetings and document pick-up/drop-off.
• Request and gather court, medical, and other legal documents.
• Schedule interpreters for in-person interpretation and assist translations.
• Assist with case management system tasks and data entry (open profiles, file prep/organize/close).
• Provide front desk coverage and handle incoming mail.

Skills

Office Admin

Data Entry

Communication

Organizational

Multitasking

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Tools

Office 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Ascend Justice is seeking a part-time administrative support staff in Chicago to assist attorneys with legal and clerical tasks. The role involves scheduling, document handling, client communication, and coordination with interpreters and translators.

The position features a hybrid work schedule (in-office and work-from-home) with on-site requirements five days a week and regular front-desk coverage. Candidates should have strong communication skills, data-entry proficiency, and trauma-informed